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Image Not Available for The miracle of the dripping stones. The subterranean lakes in which the rich colouring of the grotto walls is reflected on water giving it a magical effect.
The miracle of the dripping stones. The subterranean lakes in which the rich colouring of the grotto walls is reflected on water giving it a magical effect.
Image Not Available for The miracle of the dripping stones. The subterranean lakes in which the rich colouring of the grotto walls is reflected on water giving it a magical effect.

The miracle of the dripping stones. The subterranean lakes in which the rich colouring of the grotto walls is reflected on water giving it a magical effect.

Creator Walter/Lueders Süssmann (German, 1918 - 2001)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.3 x 18 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/9058
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The miracle of the dripping stones. An underground control panel creates fantastic illuminations without which the miraculous rock formations in the cave would be hidden from view.
The miracle of the dripping stones. An underground control panel creates fantastic illuminations without which the miraculous rock formations in the cave would be hidden from view.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
c. 1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for Stalagmites (deposit of calcium carbonate from the dripping waters) form at the bottom of the cave into very peculiar forms. The aggregation shown in this photo in the vernacular is called the "chess board".
Stalagmites (deposit of calcium carbonate from the dripping waters) form at the bottom of the cave into very peculiar forms. The aggregation shown in this photo in the vernacular is called the "chess board".
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The dome-shaped passage-ways and grottos run many hundreds of metres under the ground.
The dome-shaped passage-ways and grottos run many hundreds of metres under the ground.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
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The walls of the school halls are decorated with works of art of the most modern expressionist painters.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
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Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A life of peace and contentment is reflected in this monk's face.
A life of peace and contentment is reflected in this monk's face.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Lorelei is a rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, Germany, which soars some 120 meters above the water line.
The Lorelei is a rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, Germany, which soars some 120 meters above the water line.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A young boy stops to look at a stone monument of a master baker wjth a loaf of bread in his hand, who once saved the town of Augsburg, Germany in 1635.
A young boy stops to look at a stone monument of a master baker wjth a loaf of bread in his hand, who once saved the town of Augsburg, Germany in 1635.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In the courtyard of the Maximillian Museum in Augsburg, Germany stands a stone statue of a pinecone from the Roman age.
In the courtyard of the Maximillian Museum in Augsburg, Germany stands a stone statue of a pinecone from the Roman age.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "Mouse Tower" (Mäuseturm) is a stone tower on a small island in the Rhine, outside Bingen, Germany. Legend has it Hatto, Archbishop of Mainz lured the staving peasants into a barn by a promise of food. He then locked the barn and set it on fire saying
The "Mouse Tower" (Mäuseturm) is a stone tower on a small island in the Rhine, outside Bingen, Germany. Legend has it Hatto, Archbishop of Mainz lured the staving peasants into a barn by a promise of food. He then locked the barn and set it on fire saying
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "Casa de las Conchas" (the "Muscle House") in Salamanca, Spain is a building with Gothic style and elements plateresque. Odd protuberances adorn the facades of the building is actually a shell carved out of stone. Currently this building is a library.
The "Casa de las Conchas" (the "Muscle House") in Salamanca, Spain is a building with Gothic style and elements plateresque. Odd protuberances adorn the facades of the building is actually a shell carved out of stone. Currently this building is a library.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
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Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
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